Pieter Jan AM van Ooij

Ultrasound protocols used to detect vascular gas emboli in divers: a systematic review

Introduction: Venous gas emboli (VGE) detected via ultrasound can be used as a surrogate marker for decompression stress. While Doppler ultrasound is the historical gold standard, two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonography offers advantages for on-site monitoring, including a wider fie...